A Day at Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte Hardback
by Alexandre de Vogue, Jean-Charles de Vogue, Ascanio de Vogue
Part of the A Day at series
Hardback
Description
An insider’s tour of the magnificent seventeenthcentury castle and gardens, conceived by Le Vau, Le Brun, and Le Nôtre, that inspired the great châteaux of Europe. Vaux-le-Vicomte’s rich history began in 1641, when infamous Finance Minister Nicolas Fouquet bought the estate and enlisted architect Louis Le Vau, decorator Charles le Brun, and garden designer André Le Nôtre to transform it into a lavish residence.
His extravagance piqued Louis XIV’s jealousy, and he was thrown into prison for mishandling funds.
The château inspired the design of Versailles, and was later home to the great chef Vatel, who famously died for his art.
This volume traces the château’s history from the seventeenth-century through the Belle Époque, World War I, and its public opening in 1968.
Exclusive photography and archival documents offer unprecedented access to the château, furnishings, and gardens, and illuminate the extraordinary secrets of court life and centuries of celebrations that include the enchanting candlelit tours held today.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:192 pages, Illustrated in colour throughout
- Publisher:Editions Flammarion
- Publication Date:03/08/2015
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- ISBN:9782080201997
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:192 pages, Illustrated in colour throughout
- Publisher:Editions Flammarion
- Publication Date:03/08/2015
- Category:
- ISBN:9782080201997
